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MSN Explorer software is installed on the system.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3364 | 5.022 | SV-3364r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The setup wizard in Windows XP does not allow as much flexibility in component selection as previous version of Windows. Since that is the case, several default components are installed. These components must be removed from the system. These components include MSN Explorer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-564r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Select “Start” Select “Control Panel” Select the “Add or Remove Programs” applet. Select “Add/Remove Windows Components”. If the entry for “MSN Explorer” is checked, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5831r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to remove MSN Explorer. |